This is what I said in a previous thread regarding band room designs ~ having spotted this in the recruitment section I thought I would add the following comment below.

Originally Posted by BonesIf I was designng a bandroom, the major consideration for me would be storage space, as nothing annoys the hell out of me that seeing bits and pieces roughly stacked here there and everywhere.

A good sized rehearsal room with space for percussion and spectatorsAn OfficeA Kitchen or brew room at leastStorage for perc cases, spare instruments and uniform rails, preferably in separate roomsA library with plent of flat surfaces for sorting pads out.A kids room/crechePLenty of parkingAccess for a van and coachDouble doors at some point in the building to get stuff out easier.

Brighouse have got this right.

Boarshurst Band (third section) in Greenfield has everyone of the above except a creche ~ but they still have the 'odd' empty chair (see previous recruitment posts), they even have a bar, committee rooms, so why with all these facilities are they unable to fill seats ? ~ the same can be said for Dobcross as well.

If anyone is thinking of applying I can recommend this very friendly and progressive band, who have everything going ~ as mentioned above, they have not quite had the luck with results and past MD's. However, rumour has it that a new MD is on the horizon. I am sure that they will be on the way back and are worth any interested applicant applying, even if only going to a rehearsal and then testing the club facilities.

Aren't you 2 bands very close together and in the same section? I think your post is really nice, especially as you must be competing for the same pool of players.:clap:

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Yes Dobcross and Boarshurst are very close, in actual fact you could encompass, Dobcross, Boarshurst, Greenfield, Friezeland, Uppermill, Delph, Lydgate, Oldham Lees and the two Mossley Bands and not use a gallon of petrol visiting them all.

Yes, you are right, they are competing for players, the above range from fourth section to championship section, the situation is not helped by the local music centre discouraging the youngsters playing with the local bands and it is rumoured that there is 'in fighting' from youth band players being 'encouraged' to play with the senior band.

But to revert back to the post topic, for any player wishing to improve from the fourth section or any player wishing to play with a lower section band, I can only recommend Boarshurst as having very good facilities, a friendly band, not too much work I understand and well run ~ headed by Janet Payne, who needs no introduction from me.

Plus, if you like the social side, on most Sundays, there is an evening concert by many various brass bands (of all standards) in the Band Club ~ not many bands can boast that !

If I had not retired from playing many years ago, I would certainly have tried them out.

May I thank you sincerely for your very kind, supportive comments.
Perhaps you could call down for a drink on a rehearsal night and introduce yourself to us so we find out who the person is behind the comments.

As most people are aware, most Saddleworth Bands play for the Whit Friday Walks of Witness in the morning.
If you have never been involved, it is an amazing spectacle and part of the tradition in the area. The march contest is somewhat secondary to what the day is about.

However, if there is any players in the area, just for the day, who would like to sample this special day why not get in touch with us via pm and join us in the band just for the walks. It is an experience you will never forget, playing the Saddleworth Hymn, 'Hail Smiling Morn' whilst marching through the villages with the streets lined with cheering on-lookers.

We have a Vacancy for a Bb Bass player in this very friendly and progressive 3rd Section Band to complete our lineup of players for the forthcoming Concert/Contesting Season.
We rehearse on Monday 8.30pm to 10.00 and Thursday 8.00pm to 10.00. All Welcome

We now have a Vacancy for just one Bb Bass player and a Solo Baritone playerin our very friendly and progressive 3rd Section Band to complete our lineup of players for the forthcoming Concert/Contesting Season. We rehearse on Monday 8.30pm to 10.00 and Thursday 8.00pm to 10.00.

Due to University placement, we now require a Solo Baritone, Bb Bass and Kit Drummer.
The band is situated in Greenfield, Saddleworth, right in the Heart of Brass Band Country.
All players are very welcome.

Contact:
Please contact Dave Ashworth on 07785-257129
or e-mail on ashwortd@tiscali.co.uk.
We rehearse Monday 8-30pm to 10-00 and Thursday, 8-00 till 10-00.
Why not give us a try, you will enjoy it I am sure.

Due to being let down by so called band members, we now urgently require TWOcommitted Cornet Players, of good front row quality and two Bb Bass players, a Bass Trombone and a Kit Drummer to complete our preparation for the forthcoming contest season. All players are more than welcome.